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Wild Beer bar at Wapping Wharf repossessed
The owners of Wapping Wharf have said that it is “with huge regret” that they have repossessed Wild Beer’s bar.
The bar on Gaol Ferry Steps remained open despite the brewery going into administration in December, with the company later purchased by Curious Brewery in Kent.
Notices appeared in the window of the bar on Monday morning to say that the premises have been seized by bailiffs Clearway on behalf of Wapping Wharf developers Umberslade.
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Questions remain unanswered about what has happened to the almost £1.8m that was crowdfunded for a state-of-the-art venue in Somerset that was never built.
On January 27, Wild Beer founders Andrew and Brett wrote on social media that the company’s beers will be back on sale with a reduced range.
Repossession notices appear either side of the bar’s February opening hours – photo: Martin Booth
In a statement, Umberslade managing director, Stuart Hatton, said: “It is with huge regret that we have finally decided to take back the premises which is home to the Wild Beer bar at Wapping Wharf, which has been a valued member of our independent business community for many years and we’re really sorry to see them go.
“We have done our very best to support the team at Wild Beer as they faced financial difficulties, but in the end, we had to draw a line.
“When the Wild Beer brewery went into administration in December, we were approached by operators enquiring about the space at Wapping Wharf and we are confident of finding a business that can breathe new life and energy into this key location at the bottom of Gaol Ferry Steps.
“We’re also in the process of negotiating with several businesses keen to take spaces at CARGO that have recently been vacated, so whilst it’s undeniable that our independent business community are facing real challenges, as are businesses up and down the country, we believe that Wapping Wharf has a bright future.”
Wild Beer bar were one of the longest running businesses in Wapping Wharf – photo: Martin Booth
Main photo: Martin Booth
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